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Grade 5 Comparing Stories Curriculum Resources

Explore the skill of comparing stories with our Comparing Stories curriculum resources designed for young learners. Covering themes, characters, and more, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to comparing different stories in an engaging and accessible format, fostering a strong foundation in reading comprehension.

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Comparing Two Non Fiction Texts - thumbnail
Comparing Two Non Fiction Texts
Students will read summaries of two historical fiction stories set during wartime, then compare and ...
RL.5.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Comparing and Contrasting Two Non Fiction Texts - thumbnail
Comparing and Contrasting Two Non Fiction Texts
Students will read expanded summaries of a Native American folktale and Chinese folktale, then compa...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Compare and Contrast Two Stories - thumbnail
Compare and Contrast Two Stories
How to compare and contrast two stories? Students will read expanded summaries of two realistic fict...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Compare and Contrast Two Stories - thumbnail
Compare and Contrast Two Stories
How to compare and contrast two stories? Students will read expanded summaries of two realistic fict...
RL.5.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Comparing and Contrasting Two Non Fiction Texts - thumbnail
Comparing and Contrasting Two Non Fiction Texts
Students will read expanded summaries of a Native American folktale and Chinese folktale, then compa...
RL.5.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Comparing Two Non Fiction Texts - thumbnail
Comparing Two Non Fiction Texts
Students will read summaries of two historical fiction stories set during wartime, then compare and ...
RL.5.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.5 - Short Story—The Talent Show - thumbnail
Short Story—The Talent Show
This worksheet focuses on the poem "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson, aligned wit...
RL.5.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.10 - Grocery Shopping—Short Story - thumbnail
Grocery Shopping—Short Story
This short story is a great way for emergent readers to practice their reading skills. Students will...
RL.K.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.3 - Setting and Main Character - thumbnail
Setting and Main Character
This template is a great way to practice story elements with your readers. Students will read the st...
RL.K.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.3 - Julia's Day—Short Story - thumbnail
Julia's Day—Short Story
This short story is a great way for early readers to practice their comprehension skills. Students w...
RL.K.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.4 - The Bakery—Short Story - thumbnail
The Bakery—Short Story
This short story is a great way to identify and define unknown words using context. Students will re...
RL.K.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.1 - Radha Krishna Holi - thumbnail
Radha Krishna Holi
Reading Literature - Analyze the mythological tale of Radha and Krishna celebrating Holi, making inf...
RL.4.1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.7 - Short Story — Arjun and the Challenge of the Fish's Eye - thumbnail
Short Story — Arjun and the Challenge of the Fish's Eye
RL.4.7
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Athena and Bubo: The Guardian Owl of Athens - thumbnail
Athena and Bubo: The Guardian Owl of Athens
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Short Story — The Mighty Oak Tree and the Crafty Raven - thumbnail
Short Story — The Mighty Oak Tree and the Crafty Raven
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Short Story — The Brave Hero Perseus - thumbnail
Short Story — The Brave Hero Perseus
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.4 - Diwali Celebrations - thumbnail
Diwali Celebrations
RL.5.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.2 - Retelling Stories - Graphic Organizer - thumbnail
Retelling Stories - Graphic Organizer
This drawing template is a great way to see if your readers can retell the story. Students will draw...
RL.K.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.2 - My Story Summary - thumbnail
My Story Summary
Students will use this writing template to record the summary of a story they read!
RL.K.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.10 - The Magical Forest—Short Story - thumbnail
The Magical Forest—Short Story
This short story is a great way for emergent readers to practice their reading skills. Students will...
RL.K.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.10 - Mo the Cat—Short Story - thumbnail
Mo the Cat—Short Story
This short story is a great way for emergent readers to practice their reading skills. Students will...
RL.K.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.5 - Story Notes - thumbnail
Story Notes
This graphic organizer on story elements will help students to stay organize and take notes while th...
RL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.4 - Jessica's Day—Short Story - thumbnail
Jessica's Day—Short Story
This short story is a great way to identify and define unknown words using context. Students will re...
RL.K.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.3 - My Day At School—Short Story - thumbnail
My Day At School—Short Story
This short story is a great way for early readers to practice their comprehension skills. Students w...
RL.K.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.5,RL.2.10 - Short Story on The Art Contest - thumbnail
Short Story on The Art Contest
This comprehension passage about a boy who enters an art contest is a great way to practice writing ...
RL.2.5RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.10 - Count of All the Crows in the Kingdom—Short Story - thumbnail
Count of All the Crows in the Kingdom—Short Story
Students read a historical fiction short story and answer multiple choice questions to identify and ...
RL.5.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.4 - Dara the Dolphin - thumbnail
Dara the Dolphin
This short story is perfect for identifying figurative language. Students will read the text then hi...
RL.5.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.9 - Adventures of Goldilocks in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" - thumbnail
Adventures of Goldilocks in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"
RL.K.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.9 - Adventures of Characters in ‘The Three Little Pigs - thumbnail
Adventures of Characters in ‘The Three Little Pigs
RL.K.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.9 - Character Comparison - thumbnail
Character Comparison
This graphic organizer is perfect for comparing characters in stories! Students will read two storie...
RL.K.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.9 - Comparing Characters - thumbnail
Comparing Characters
This simple worksheet demonstrates comparing and contrasting characters between two classic fairy ta...
RL.K.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4.C,RL.3.5,RL.3.3,RL.2.2 - Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story - thumbnail
Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about kindness and trust. Students will ...
RL.3.2L.3.4.ARF.3.4.CRL.3.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RL.2.2,RF.2.4,RF.2.4.A,RF.3.4,RL.2.10 - Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose - thumbnail
Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students that it is never a smart idea to judge a...
RL.3.2RL.3.1RL.3.3RL.2.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3,RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.10,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.3,RL.2.10,RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4 - The Honey Jar—Evidence from text - thumbnail
The Honey Jar—Evidence from text
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about being truthful. Students will iden...
RL.3.3RL.3.2RL.3.1RL.3.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.4 - Soccer Time—Short Story - thumbnail
Soccer Time—Short Story
This short story is a great way to identify and define unknown words using context. Students will re...
RL.K.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.1.4.B,RF.1.4,RF.1.4.A,RL.1.10 - Short Story—Shelly's Day at Grandma and Grandpa's House - thumbnail
Short Story—Shelly's Day at Grandma and Grandpa's House
This short story about a day at grandma and grandpa's house is perfect for practicing reading compre...
RF.1.4.BRF.1.4RF.1.4.ARL.1.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4,RL.1.1,RL.1.10 - Short Story—Monty the Moose - thumbnail
Short Story—Monty the Moose
This short story about Monty the Moose is perfect for practicing reading comprehension. Students wil...
RF.1.4.ARF.1.4RL.1.1RL.1.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.7,RL.2.10 - How do Characters Respond to Major Events - thumbnail
How do Characters Respond to Major Events
This short story about Ooki, the rambunctious monkey, is a great opportunity to practice identifying...
RL.2.7RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.3,RL.2.10 - Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House - thumbnail
Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage a...
RL.2.2RL.2.1RL.2.3RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.1.7,RI.10,RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4 - Short Story—Ooki and Workybot - thumbnail
Short Story—Ooki and Workybot
This resource is a great way to practice differntiating between information gained from illustration...
RI.1.7RI.10RF.1.4.ARF.1.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.7,RL.1.10,RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4.B,RF.1.4 - Short Story—Mamba - thumbnail
Short Story—Mamba
This short story about Mamba the Orangutan is perfect for understanding characters and interacting w...
RL.1.7RL.1.10RF.1.4.ARF.1.4.B
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.3 - Short Story — Timmy and the Bird - thumbnail
Short Story — Timmy and the Bird
This short story about a boy and an injured bird is a great resource for teaching character traits ...
RL.4.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.3 - Short Story — Remy the Rainbow Rabbit - thumbnail
Short Story — Remy the Rainbow Rabbit
The story "Remy the Rainbow Rabbit", includes 4th grade level vocabulary words and definitions to en...
RL.4.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.3 - Connecting Details to Theme - thumbnail
Connecting Details to Theme
This reading comprehension activity has 5th grade students read a short story and answer multiple ch...
RL.5.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.3 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl - thumbnail
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl
RL.5.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.3 - Connecting Details to Theme - Short Story - thumbnail
Connecting Details to Theme - Short Story
Best Short stories for 5th graders
RL.5.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.2 - The Lost Key—Short Story - thumbnail
The Lost Key—Short Story
Read the captivating story of 'The Lost Key' and its characters, events, and setting. Engage student...
RL.5.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.2,RL.1.10,RF.1.4,RF.1.4.A,RL.1.10 - Character Traits—Camping with Elle and Sunny - thumbnail
Character Traits—Camping with Elle and Sunny
This short fiction passage about two friends going camping is perfect for teaching central message o...
RL.1.2RL.1.10RF.1.4RF.1.4.A
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.2,RL.1.10,RF.1.4,RF.1.4.A,RL.1.10 - Late to School—Story Retellingl - thumbnail
Late to School—Story Retellingl
This short fiction passage about a girl who is late for school is perfect for teaching central messa...
RL.1.2RL.1.10RF.1.4RF.1.4.A
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.1 - Short Story — Akbar and Birbal - thumbnail
Short Story — Akbar and Birbal
Reading Literature - Engage with the fascinating fable featuring Akbar and Birbal's intellectual enc...
RL.4.1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.9 - Short Story — The Triumph of Good over Evil - thumbnail
Short Story — The Triumph of Good over Evil
RL.4.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Short Story — The Monkey and the Crocodile - thumbnail
Short Story — The Monkey and the Crocodile
RL.4.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.10,RL.4.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.2 - Short Story — The Mice and the Well - thumbnail
Short Story — The Mice and the Well
Students read a fable about Birbal, a wise man who impresses Emperor Akbar with his intelligence and...
RL.2.2RL.2.10RL.4.10RL.3.10

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